ARCHIVES COLLECTION Our resident Archivist Margaret Mason-Cox is always looking for items to add to the collection. Old Boys are welcome to visit the Hutchins Archives and Heritage Collection open Mon - Wed from 8.30 am - 4.30 pm. Appointments can be made through Reception.

HSOBA IVIED TOWER NEWSLETTER

Friday 22 February 2013 Edition No. 4

WELCOME Zeemelah! Welcome to the first edition of the Ivied Tower Newsletter for 2013. We look forward to building on last years clubs and events and we have some exciting new programs for 2013.

We finished off 2012 well with some key events. Our first City v Country Golf Day in November was a success with all enjoying a day out in Oatlands. We are sure this event will grow into something very special, put it in your diary for November this year!

Also in November, a strong cricket team of Old Boys played their annual match against the 1st XI on the War Memorial Oval. Skippers Tim Scott (‘93) and Lachlan Fraser (Year 11) led each side to battle it out, but it was the Old Boys that came through with the win by 76 runs.

In December, the popular Ray Vincent Lunch was most enjoyable and well attended with a mix of old and new members catching up over lunch. Congratulations to Saul Eslake (’74), our Ivied Tower award winner for 2012.

We have an exciting year of events planned and are thrilled to announce that this year we will be hosting two HSOBA Corporate Breakfasts. This will be a great way of bringing our younger members together with our older members and will offer exciting networking and mentoring opportunities for businesses as well as those starting out in their careers. Our first breakfast will be held on Friday 19 April and details will be sent out closer to the date.

We will also be adding a ‘Lions Lunch’ to the calendar to acknowledge and celebrate the unveiling of a Hutchins Lion each year and look forward to our first lunch in June.

We will kick off our reunion program with a 90s reunion in April, followed by our interstate reunions, a rowers reunion, our Tasmanian reunion and a boarders reunion later in the year.

We look forward to our first social event to start 2013, the HSOBA Golf Day at Kingston on Friday 8 March. Enclosed is an invitation with all the details. It is a great fun day on the green and we encourage you all to come along no matter what your ball skills may be!

Our online presence continues to grow and we look forward to building membership this year. Don't forget you can catch up with the latest news online through the School website www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/oldboys and join in our tipping competitions through our Old Boys Network also on this page—the Super VX competition has just commenced. Our Facebook page is growing steadily and is a great way for our Old Boys to stay connected to our Alumni community. You will find all of the photo galleries from each event posted on this page. Find us by searching ‘Hutchins School Old Boys’ Association’ or click here and ‘like’ our page to join.

This year we look forward to working with our clubs and societies to build their membership and assist with fundraising efforts. If you have a particular interest that you would like to share with other Alumni please let us know.

Look out for the May edition of our bi-annual Magenta & Black magazine. We are always after stories from our Old Boys, so let us know what you are up to. Please forward news to hsoba@hutchins.tas.edu.au, speak to one of the Development Office Team on 6221 4200 or feel free to share your updates and pictures with us on our Facebook page.

The HSOBA Committee are always looking for new members. If you are interested in becoming a member or you would like to offer your time in another way please email us at hsoba@hutchins.tas.edu.au.

Kind regards, HSOBA Committee

HSOBA CALENDAR FRIDAY 8 MAR — HSOBA Golf Day,

Kingston Golf Club, 10.30 am

SUNDAY 17 MAR — Hutchins Open Day,

The Hutchins School, 11.00 am

FRIDAY 22 MAR — Hutchins Fair, Senior

School Quad, 4.00 pm

WEDNESDAY 27 MAR — HSOBA Water

Boys Reunion, details TBC

FRIDAY 5 APR — HSOBA 90s Reunion, Max

Darcey Room, 6.30 pm

FRIDAY 19 APR — HSOBA Corporate

Breakfast, Burbury House, 7.00 am

FRIDAY 3 MAY — HSOBA Melbourne

Reunion

SATURDAY 4 MAY — HSOBA Sydney

Reunion

UPDATE YOUR DETAILS

Please send any updated contact information to: hsoba@hutchins.tas.edu.au

If you are a member of our HSOBA Online Network please login and update your account details at: www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/oldboys

PROUD OLD BOY SAUL ESLAKE HONOURED AT LAST YEAR’S RAY VINCENT LUNCH

Over 80 Old Boys caught up over a drink and enjoyed a delicious meal at the annual Ray Vincent Lunch on Friday 30 November 2012. The 2012 Ivied Tower Award was presented to Saul Eslake (‘74) - an award recognising an Old Boy who has excelled in his chosen field of endeavour.

Saul was a prize-winning student from the moment he entered Hutchins in 1968, winning numerous Merit Prizes and a Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship (1972). He was active in many co-curricular activities including holding the position of School Magazine Editor in his final year.

Saul is a well-known as an economist and economic commentator. After completing Honours in Economics at the University of Tasmania, Saul began his professional career in 1979 at the Australian Treasury in Canberra, later returning to Tasmania to work for the Advisory Council on Inter-government Relations. Following this Saul worked as advisor to Jeff Kennett, (before he became Premier of Victoria in 1992) and in a number of roles as Economist and Chief Economist in the banking and funds management sector.

In 1995, Saul took up the position as Chief Economist of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ). Since leaving the ANZ in 2009, Saul has worked part-time for the Grattan Institute. He writes regular columns for many major newspapers and holds several high-profile Directorships and Memberships on companies across a range of industries. Saul and his wife Linda Arenella have two children, Caroline and Jonathan. We congratulate Saul on winning last year’s Ivied Tower Award.

HUTCHINS LEAVER PLAYS KEY ROLE IN SWAN’S SUCCESS Nick Verhelst (’05) shares his amazing journey from Hutchins Captain of Rugby to becoming Team Logistics Manager with the Sydney Swans.

On Saturday 29 September 2012, I was fortunate enough to be part of one of the most memorable sporting moments in the history of the Sydney Swans Football Club; the moment of winning the AFL Grand Final, undoubtedly one of Australia’s hardest sporting achievements, will be something I will never forget. Those final seconds were nerve-racking looking up at the scoreboard, as we lead by ten points, praying for the sound of the siren before something horrible occurred and momentum shifted as so often does in football. Then there was the anticipation from all the other staff members and players on the bench around me knowing we were about to achieve the unachievable.

Eleven months earlier, I had no idea that I would be standing on the MCG kicking a Sherrin around on Grand Final Day. I was cemented in a position as the Team Assistant Manager with the NSW Waratahs, a professional Rugby Union team in Sydney where I had been involved

since leaving Hutchins in 2005. In fact I moved to Sydney after Year 12 having accepted an internship with NSW Rugby. My role and involvement at NSW Rugby changed throughout my six years, with the final few as the Team Assistant Manager. I did not think I would ever change codes as I have always been an avid rugby supporter and played rugby at Hutchins from Year 8 until Year 12 when I was fortunate to be Captain of the winning team on Grand Final Day in 2005. However, in my new role as Team Logistics Manager with the Sydney Swans, I was able to transfer a number of skills I had learnt during my time at the Waratahs. Similarities in training programs, game preparation and general football team logistics were areas where I could assist accordingly.

The international tours between South Africa and New Zealand are something that I have missed since moving to the Swans, but certainly compensated for by working for such an incredibly professional organisation, surrounded by a culture of competitive yet compassionate and determined individuals whose ability to work together resulted in the momentous win on Grand Final day.

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Hutchins Old Boy Nick Verhelst (‘05) with Swans midfielder Adam Goodes

Ivied Tower Award recipient for 2012 Saul Eslake (’74)

Robert Dick (’53), Chester Pearson (’48), John The Duke of Avram and Peter Trethewey (’51) at the Ray Vincent Lunch.

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OLD BOYS PAVE THE WAY IN NATIONAL PARK WALKS Brothers Ben (‘95) and Sam Storer (‘98) have been making a big contribution to national parks around Australia.

Samuel is currently employed as the Operations Manager at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory. Sam has been working there the past three years and is about to leave to take up a position at Kakadu National Park as the Chief Ranger (Compliance). Sam has run a number of major projects at Uluru with his favourite being feral animal control.

Ben worked at Uluru between 2007 and 2010, first as the Senior Media Officer then later as a Ranger. He left Uluru to take up a position with the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service as a Ranger based at the Tasman Field Centre. He worked on the Three Capes Project with two other Hutchins Old Boys, Colin Shepherd (‘85) (Project Manager) and Andrew Harvey (‘85) (Natural Values Consultant). As the Helicopter Operations/Track Construction

Supervisor he was responsible for the delivery of 1326.8 tonnes of gravel and 753.6 tonnes of rock to Cape Hauy by helicopter. They undertook 2683 delivery flights over a period of 62 days, an average of 43 flights per day. With a team of five people on the ground working with the helicopters, Ben notes it was ‘pretty thrilling stuff in those cliff top locations!’. Once the Cape Hauy upgrade was completed, Ben left the Three Capes Project team to take a posting as the 2IC Ranger based at the Arthur River Field Centre. He has been there since last August and is enjoying the challenging location. Well done guys!

MEMBERS OF THE HUTCHINS LODGE START THE YEAR BACK ON CAMPAS Hutchins hosted the Hutchins Old Boys Lodge 2013 Commencement Dinner in Burbury House on 22 January and it was great to have Old Boys back at the School. Members and friends of the Lodge enjoyed a sumptuous meal prepared by the Hutchins Chef and had an enjoyable evening catching up with friends over a drink. A highlight was the hearty rendition of the School Song. The Worshipful Master John McPhee (‘49) would like to thank the Headmaster Warwick Dean and his wife Catherine for attending and the catering staff for creating such a special evening. The Lodge always welcomes new members, if you are interested in becoming a member please phone the Secretary on 6265 1007.

Colin Shephard (’85) (first on left), Andrew Harvey (’85) (second last on the right), and Ben Storer (’95) (fourth last on the right) at work on the Three Capes Walk track on the Tasman Peninsula.

Lodge members enjoying dinner.

CITY SLICKERS TAKE OUT COUNTRY GOLF DAY

Forget the Ryder Cup this was a cliff hanger! Well done to the City team winning at 262 ½ against 263¾. A great day was had at Oatlands Golf Club and the crew were well looked after by Justin Burbury (‘85), President Tom Burbury (‘92), Secretary/Treasurer Tim McShane (‘93) and the BBQ man Joe Burbury (Year 11).

Best net scores were 61½ from Marcus Gray (‘92) Martin Headlam (’91), Tim McShane (‘93) and Mark Chopping (‘93). Next best was Gene Phair (‘87) and Neil Bigg on 63¼. Nearest the pins were won by Nick Weeding (‘03), Justin Burbury and Robb Macmillan (‘09).

Old Boys lat the City v Country Golf day at Oatlands Golf Club in November.

JOEL SWAPS CONSULTING FOR CULINARY ADVENTURE

Joel Bevin (’01) recently dropped us a line to fill us in on his varied career path since leaving Hutchins.

Joel worked as a consultant at KPMG in Melbourne for several years before moving to Barcelona to do a Masters degree in International Migration. He worked in this field before swapping his keyboard for a chef’s hat – starting a cooking school called Barcelona Culinary Adventures www.papaserra.com.

In addition to the cooking school Joel now also manages the Barcelona Market for EatWith - www.eatwith.com - a new start-up that allows people to host meals in their houses for tourists and locals - a great way to connect people and cultures. The organisation is expanding throughout Europe and Joel says he hopes to have a foothold in the USA and Asia within two years.

Joel Bevin (’01), well-known chef for his Spanish flavours

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HSOBA EVENTS

HSOBA EVENTS We are excited to begin the year with a hit of golf on Friday 8 March. Get your teams of four organised or we can place

you on a team, details and bookings are at www.hutchins.tas.edu.au. Keep your eye out for more details to come for our reunions — Water Boys (27 March), 90s (5 April), Melbourne (3 May) and Sydney (4 May). We are looking forward to hosting our first Corporate Breakfast on 19 April, if you are interested in being involved with this please email us at hsoba@hutchins.tas.edu.au. Do not forget to join our Facebook page for HSOBA news, stories and events and check out our photo galleries from the last Golf Day, cricket match and Ray Vincent Lunch.

Right to Left: The Mistral, Champion cadet dinghy of Australia, 1925; Nick Brodribb (’89 School Captain) surfing a barrel; Athletic and Swimming teams, 1922.

HUTCHINS WATER BOYS REUNION SERIES 1 - SAILORS, SURFERS AND SWIMMERS Calling all Hutchins Water Boys! Did you know that Hutchins sailors were making their mark as early as 1925, when Mistral (sailed by Guy Rex

(’27) and the Robertson brothers) won the cadet dinghy championship on Sydney Harbour? Or that surfer Nick Brodribb (aka Brodang),

School Captain in 1989, was also co-producer of the Stephens House drama entry, Blackadder? Or that Doug Webster (’24), School Swimming

Champion for 1921, won the 50, 100 and 200 yards Open swimming races, as well as the 50 and 100 yards U15 events, at the Sandy Bay

Baths; the following year he gained Honour Badges for football, rowing and swimming.

Planning for our first big Water Boy reunion for 2013 is under way. The first series will feature sailors, surfers and swimmers to be followed by Series 2 later in the year. Mark the date in your diary now – Wednesday 27 March – and watch this space for more details!

OBITUARY We apologise that the passing of Brian Thiessen (‘51) was not recorded in the last Magenta & Black Magazine. Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.